"Thank you, Mr. Chair."
"Hon. Grace F. Napolitano, a Representative in Congress from the State of California, and Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, opening statement."
"I remain committed to protecting clean water for more people, not less."
"I believe the Supreme Court purposely chose to substitute its own philosophy over decades-old, legally grounded efforts to protect water quality."
"We should recognize the familiarity and workability of the historic Clean Water Act and get on with the preservation of the health of our economy as well as that of our communities."
"In my view, we get lost on questions of who is best suited to protect our water resources, rather than talking about the importance of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands for current and future needs."
"Clean water was not always a partisan issue, and no issue has more support among American families than the protection of our nation's waters."
"I believe the Supreme Court purposefully chose to substitute its own philosophy over decades-old, legally grounded efforts to protect water quality."
"I believe this bill will restore the minimum levels of protections struck down by the conservative Supreme Court."
"To me, the answer is clear. We should recognize the familiarity and workability of the historic Clean Water Act."
"I believe that every-State-go-it-alone approach is inconsistent with congressional intent on the Clean Water Act."
"I believe the question of who should ultimately be responsible for protecting rivers, streams, and wetlands has become hyper-politicized."